Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Review and Preview01:10

Review and Preview

8.4K
In statistics, several tools are used to interpret the data. Measures of central tendency represent the characteristics of the data, such as mean, median, and mode. Additionally, measures of variance like standard deviation and range are used to find the spread of data from the mean. Relative standing measures the distance between data locations. Commonly used measures of relative standings are percentile, z score, and quartiles.
Percentiles are a type of fractile that partition data into...
8.4K
Review and Preview01:13

Review and Preview

11.3K
Data are individual items of information obtained from a population or sample. Data may be classified as qualitative (categorical), quantitative continuous, or quantitative discrete. Because it is not practical to measure the entire population in a study, researchers use samples to represent the population. A random sample is a representative group from the population chosen by using a method that gives each individual in the population an equal chance of being included in the sample. Random...
11.3K
Drugs for Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis in IBD01:29

Drugs for Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis in IBD

517
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory condition primarily affecting the colon and rectum. The primary drugs used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis are aminosalicylates. They exhibit anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. They modulate inflammatory mediators and inhibit the activity of nuclear factor κB (NF-κB). Aminosalicylates also reduce inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin and leukotriene production and decreasing neutrophil chemotaxis and superoxide...
517
Inflammatory Bowel Disease I: Ulcerative Colitis01:27

Inflammatory Bowel Disease I: Ulcerative Colitis

995
Introduction
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, encompasses a group of disorders characterized by chronic inflammation or ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract.
Risk Factors
The exact cause of IBD remains unclear, although it is believed to be due to a mix of genetic, environmental, microbial, and immune factors. Genetic factors are significant in determining susceptibility to IBD, with family history being a critical risk factor. Individuals with a first-degree relative who has IBD are at...
995
Frustration and Conflict: Approach-Approach, Approach-Avoidance01:20

Frustration and Conflict: Approach-Approach, Approach-Avoidance

532
Frustration occurs when people are obstructed or prevented from achieving a desired goal or fulfilling a perceived need. For example, when someone's input is ignored in a discussion, it can lead to feelings of frustration. Conflict, however, arises from opposing interests, goals, or actions. Conflicts can take various forms based on the nature of these opposing desires or goals.
One common type of conflict is the Approach–Approach Conflict. In this case, a person faces two desirable...
532
Nursing Clinical Information System01:27

Nursing Clinical Information System

1.3K
Nursing Clinical Information System (NCIS)
A Nursing Clinical Information System (NCIS) is a specialized type of healthcare information system tailored to meet the unique needs of nursing practice. It incorporates the principles of nursing informatics to streamline information management and improve the quality of care delivery.
Critical attributes of NCIS include:
1.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Diagnostic-Therapeutic Care Pathway in Chronic Constipation: AIGO (Italian Association of Gastroenterologists and Gastrointestinal Endoscopists) Position Paper.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same author

Long-term effectiveness, safety, and liver stiffness dynamics of PBC treatment with obeticholic acid in real-world.

JHEP reports : innovation in hepatology·2025
Same author

The Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Constipation in Italy: Results from a Survey Conducted among Italian Gastroenterologists.

Journal of clinical medicine·2024
Same author

Evolution of the use, effectiveness and safety of bismuth-containing quadruple therapy for <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> infection between 2013 and 2021: results from the European registry on <i>H. pylori</i> management (Hp-EuReg).

Gut·2024
Same author

Overlapping approach Proton Pump Inhibitors/Nux vomica-Heel as new intervention for gastro-esophageal reflux management: Delphi consensus study.

World journal of gastroenterology·2024
Same author

The 1st EoETALY Consensus on the Diagnosis and Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis-Current Treatment and Monitoring.

Digestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 2, 2026

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

24.9K

Microscopic colitis: a narrative review with clinical approach.

Elena Mosso1, Valentina Boano1, Mario Grassini2

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.

Minerva Gastroenterologica E Dietologica
|November 30, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Microscopic colitis (MC), a cause of chronic diarrhea, is often underestimated. This review explores new findings on its epidemiology, diagnosis, and therapy, considering factors like NSAIDs and smoking.

More Related Videos

A Metadata Extraction Approach for Clinical Case Reports to Enable Advanced Understanding of Biomedical Concepts
07:50

A Metadata Extraction Approach for Clinical Case Reports to Enable Advanced Understanding of Biomedical Concepts

Published on: September 20, 2018

16.5K
Analyzing Beneficial Effects of Nutritional Supplements on Intestinal Epithelial Barrier Functions During Experimental Colitis
08:58

Analyzing Beneficial Effects of Nutritional Supplements on Intestinal Epithelial Barrier Functions During Experimental Colitis

Published on: January 5, 2017

12.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 2, 2026

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

24.9K
A Metadata Extraction Approach for Clinical Case Reports to Enable Advanced Understanding of Biomedical Concepts
07:50

A Metadata Extraction Approach for Clinical Case Reports to Enable Advanced Understanding of Biomedical Concepts

Published on: September 20, 2018

16.5K
Analyzing Beneficial Effects of Nutritional Supplements on Intestinal Epithelial Barrier Functions During Experimental Colitis
08:58

Analyzing Beneficial Effects of Nutritional Supplements on Intestinal Epithelial Barrier Functions During Experimental Colitis

Published on: January 5, 2017

12.9K

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Microscopic colitis (MC) presents with microscopic mucosal changes but no visible lesions in patients with chronic diarrhea.
  • Lymphocytic colitis (LC) and collagenous colitis (CC) are the two main types, with ongoing debate about whether they represent one disease or distinct entities.
  • MC is frequently underestimated despite being a significant cause of gastroenterological consultations for diarrhea.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and therapy of microscopic colitis.
  • To elucidate the pathogenesis of MC, likely involving interactions between individual, environmental, and genetic factors.
  • To highlight key risk factors, including certain medications (NSAIDs, PPIs) and smoking.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current research on microscopic colitis.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria, including colonoscopy and characteristic histological findings.
  • Examination of epidemiological data and therapeutic approaches.

Main Results:

  • MC diagnosis relies on histology: lymphocytic infiltrate (≥20 intraepithelial lymphocytes/100 cells) for LC and a subepithelial collagen layer (≥10 μm) for CC.
  • Drug use (NSAIDs, PPIs) and smoking are identified as significant risk factors.
  • Pathogenesis is multifactorial, involving genetic, environmental, and individual elements.

Conclusions:

  • Microscopic colitis requires thorough histological examination for accurate diagnosis.
  • Understanding risk factors and pathogenesis is crucial for managing this condition.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the relationship between LC and CC and to optimize MC therapies.